Vehicle



y 5, 1932- J. STAHL 1,865,798

VEHICLE Filed June 27, 1929 5 Sheets-Sheet l E. J. STAHL July 5, 1932.

VEHICLE Filed June 27, 1929 3 sheetsesheet 2 E. J. STAHL VEHICLE FiledJune 27, 1929 3 SheetsPSheet 3 wwwwwwwm m Patented July 5, 1932 UNITEDSTATES I PATENT oi-rics EDWARD J. STAHL, OF CLEVELAKD, OHIO, ABSIGNOB TOTHE BAKER-RAULANG COI- PANY, OI CLEVELAND, OHIO, A CORPORATION OF OHIOVEHICLE Application lied June 27, 1020. Serial Ho. 874,286.

This invention relates to a vehicle in which the construction requires aplurality of manuall operated devices, for example, for unlatc ing thedoor and raisingv and lowering 5 a sash or other member. The inventionma be adapted to a vehicle having a door an a sash movably mounted orassociated therewith. In such ada tation, the invention is particularlyadap to a vehicle of the closed '10 type, that shown by way of examplein the accompanying drawings being termed a sedan.- t

The invention relates more particularly to the mechanisms or, means forunlatching the in door, whereby it may be opened and for raising andlowering t e ass that may be associated therewith.

In all vehicles having a door or doors and a sliding sash associatedwith each door or 20 either door, two separate operating means andmanually operated devices therefor, respectively, have been provided atdifferent positions on the dooror otherportion of the vehicle. as Oneobject of the invention is to so com bine these manually operateddevices that a single mounting. serves for both. Another object of theinvention is to so construct and mount the mechanism for un-,

so latching the door and moving the sash associated therewith that manyadvantageous results are attained; for examgl, symmetry of the interiorof the vehicle y and particularly the door panel is attained; thesash a5sill is free of weakened portions due to openings through it foroperating devices or the like;.the manually operated devices within thevehicle aredisposed in the same, "tion;

the cutting of the trim for the interns-of the door and any interiorsheathing when required, is materiall facilitated; and the ease ofapplication of t e sheathing and trim is greatly increased, botll tendmto efiect economy in fabrication alld final t mish of the I 45 vehicleinterior and the structural elements of the door may be more andassembled.

Other objects of the invention will be aparent to those skilled in theart to which my 50 invention relates from the followingdescriponomically made tion taken in connection with the accompanyingdrawings, wherein F ig. 1 is a fra mentary pers ective view of theinterior 0 a vehicle em odying my invention.

Fig. 2 is afragmentary elevation of the door shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. -3 is a section on the line 33 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary view, enlarged, of a portion of Fig. 3, but withcertain of the parts broken away.

Figs. 5, 6, 6a and 7 are sections on the lines 5-5, 6- 6, 6a6a and 7-7,respectively of Fi s. 2 and 3.

ig. 8 is a fragmentary view similar to Fig. 2, but showing a differentarrangement of the parts.

Fig. 9 is a section on the line 9-9 of Fig. 8.

Fig. 10 is a fra mentary elevation showing an embodiment o the inventionbut of slightly different construction.

Fig. 11 is a section on the line 11-11 of Fig. 10.

n the drawings, Ajndicates as an entirety a vehicle of any desiredconstruction. As the invention is articularly useful in vehi cles of theclosed type, I have shown herein a vehicle ordinarily termed a sedan. Inthe illustration only one door B is shown but it vill be understood thateach door may be similarly constructed as hereafter set forth. The framework of the door B may be constructed in the usual manner to provide alower portion 6 and an o n frame b forming a window opening 0 osed by asash G, which is slidable verticall in guides c. The guide" extenddownwar 1y within the lower po n, whereby the o ening may be uncoveredor opened.' The oor B is hinged in the usual manner along one edge to avertical post or stud of the body frame,"for example, its front edge.Its opposite edge carries a latch casing 1 see dotted lines in Fig. 2)supporting alatc 2, preferabl -of the sliding type, engaging a keepernot shown 96 carried b the adjacent portion of the y frame. e casing 1may enclose the usual sprlisg for normally moving the latch 2 outfromthe usual handle exteriorly of the door; none of the parts just referredto being shown.

The latch 2 has connected to it a linkage 4 connecting it with amanually operated device 5, whereby the latter may be located at anydesired distance from either edgepf the door as well as at any desiredposition vertically relative to the casing 1.

The sash C is raised and lowered by) a mechanism of a y desiredconstruction,

preferably a cozstruction consisting of the followin instrumentalities:6 indlcates a plate rigidly secured in the lower portion of the door Bon the inner face of the door frame work 7 and provided with stud shaftsfor gears 8, 9, 10, constituting a gear train, one terminating gear (10)having fixed to it or its hub an arm 11 and the other terminating gear(8) meshing with a pinion 12 fixed to a shaft 13 (Fig. 4), to which isconnected a manually operated device 14, so that when the latter isoperated, the pinion 12 transmits power through the gear train 8, 9, 10,to swing the arm 11 upwardly or downwardly. As the outer portion of thearm is operatively connected to the sash, such movement of the armserves to adjust the latter. The weight of the sash may becounterbalanced in any desired manner, for example by a convolute spring15 fixed at its inner end to the gear 10 an fixed at its outer endto-the plate 6, as shown at 1500 (Fig. 2).

The outer portion or end of'the arm 11 carries on its outer face aroller 16, which rides or rolls on the side walls of a horizontallyextending slot 17 formed in a plate 18, the latter being secured to thelower edge of the sash C. In Fig. 2, the sash C is shown in itsuppermost position, but when the arm 11 is swung to the position a: (secdotted lines in Fig. 2), the roller 16 acting on the plate 18 will movethe sash downwardly, the slot 17 being elongated to permit traverse ofthe roller during such movement. The ratio between the pinion 12 andgear 10 is such that when the sash C is in either its extreme up or downposition, the operating device 14 is disposed vertically and dependingdownwardl as shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 3; and when the latch 2 is in itsoutward or normal osition the operating device 5 is dispose vertically.In the form of construction shown in Figs. 1 to 7, inclusive, the device5 depends downwardly, when in normal position, whereas in the form ofconstruction shown in Figs. 8 and 9, the device 5' extends upwardly whenin normal position.

19 indicates as an entirety a mounting for supporting the devices 5, 14,to permit them to rotate, each independently of the other, to retractthe latch 2 or operate the sasla 1 The mounting may be of sectionalform, but it preferably consists of castings comprising a main section20 having a central section 21 and a lower or de ending section 22. Theupper portion of t e main section 20 is extended laterally to form aflange 20a which engages the horizontal sill of the window opening,being secured thereto by screws 23. The flange 20a is shaped in crosssection to fit the cross-sectional shape of the sill as shown in Fig. 3.As shown at 20?), the section 20a is provided along its upper portionwith an upstanding wall which forms a finger hold adapted to be engagedby the finger tips as a means of closing the door, although, whendesired, either one of the devices 5, 14, may serve as a pull-to device.The central section 21 is connected at its upper end to the section 20.For this latter purpose, the section 20 is shaped to provide a laterallyextending wall 21a so that the section 21 will be in a plane inwardly ofthe section 20. At its opposite inner sides and in spaced relation tothe lower end of the section 20, the section 21 has inwardly extendingflanges or lugs 21b (see Figs. 2 and 6) for engaging the inner face ofthe lower or depending section 22, the members 21?) serving to positionthe section 22 in a plane outwardl of the section 21 and preferablysubstantially in the plane of the section 20. By arranging the section21 in aplane inwardly of the sections 20 and 22,11 bearing is providedforthe shaft which carries the device 5 and a wall is provided betweenthe devices 5, 14, so that in operating the latter the hand or fingersof the person are protected against becomin caught in the device 5. Bythe provision 0 the section 22, greater rigidity of the mounting resultsand the section 21 is supported to take the stresses incident to therotation of the devices 5, 14. The section 22 is secured to the doorframe by countersunk screws 24 (see Fig. 3), these screws being disposedalong a vertical line cutting the axis of the shaft 13 so that thedevice 5 will hide them when in normal position.

25. indicates a tubular member having at its outer end a flan e 25awhich is secured to the plate 6. The inner end of the tubular member isfitted in an opening 26 formed in the section 21. The hub 5a of thedevice 5 is rotatable on the tubular member. The hub 5a is provided onits side remote from the device 5 with an arm 5?) to which the inner endof the linkage 4 is connected in any desired manner, preferably by a nutand bolt 28. 29 indicates a s acing collar between the flanges 25a andhu 50 serving, in part, to prevent movement of the latter endwise of thetubular member 25. The inner end portion of the'tubular member 25 isinteriorly threaded to receive the threaded portion of-a collar 30 whichhas a flange 30a engaging the exposed face of the section 21. The hub 5ais held in place on the tubular member by the member 21 and is held inproper spaced relation from the flange 25a by III . in anydesiredmanner,

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the collar 29. The shaft for the pinion 12 extends through the tubularmember and is fitted within an opening 31 formed in the hub 14a of thedevice 14, being keyed thereto as by serrations as shown. The hub 14a isreduced, as shown at 146, such reduced portion rotatabl fitting thecollar and the resultin shoul er bearing against the outer end of t ecollar.

ment, I form on the outer portion of the collar 30 an annular recess toprovide a shoulder 32 and I mount on the outer portion of the hub 140 aflat ring or washer 33 held in place by a split sprin 34, whichrotatably fits an annular recess ormed in the hub 14a. The s ring 34 istelescoped over the free end of t e hub 14a and sprung into its recess,but as a portion of the spring lies outside of its reoess such portionforms an abutment or lock to hold the ring 33 in position and thus locksthe hub and. collar together.

Instead of providing the section 20 with one or a air of inwardlyextending walls, such w may be multiplied to give an ornamental effect,so that the central portion of the section forming a support for thetubular member 25 is in one plane and side portions or wing; 21:: are inanother plane and the section 20 is int. difierent plane .out-

wardly; also the sections 20, 21 and 22 may have different widthsprogressively for ornamental reasons.

In the construction of a vehicle having a single mounting for themanually operated devices for the door latch and window, the door frameis required to have but one operatin space D'to accommodate the linkage4, tubu ar member 25, hub 5a and arm 56. It Wlll also be noted that insuch a construction, the sheet material E (if provided) and fabric Eforming the interior trim need have but one opening formed in it toaccommodate the.

tubular member 25 and hub 50. The trim is therefore much simplifiedwhich enables it to be more readily cut and also fitted to the im teriorof the vehicle. Since my construction requires but a sin le 0 eningin'each of the trimming materiai, clianges in the dimensions of suchmaterials can be readily efi'ected.

When it is desired to mount the latch op eratin device to extend uwardly but in line with the sash operating device 14, when in normalposition, the section 21' of the mount-' ing is comaectgedat its lowerend to the sec.

ion 22 an e op 'te rtion at its up end is connected to lih d se dtion20', this fo rr d of construction being shown in Figs. 8 and 9. In thisform of construction the upper portion of the section 21' is spaced fromthe section 90' to accommodate the device 5' so that it may swing toeither side of the vertical or its normal position (Fig. 8). In thisarrt the linkage 4 is preferably conhas a reduced ock the hub 14aagainst outward movenected to an arm 56 extending from the side of thehub 5a remote from the device 5'.

Figs. 10 and 11 show a slightly different embodiment of the invention inwhich the opcrating devices rotate on or swing about selparate axes. Forthis purpose I provide on t e section 22w a shoulder pin 35 and ivot thelatch operating device 512: thereon. T e pin 35 portion extendingthrough an openin formed in the section 2200, anut 36 being t readed onits outer end to secure the shaft thereto. The outer end of the shaft 35is preferably headed to hold the device 5a: in

osition. As shown in Fig. 11, the door rame is cut away at 15 toaccommodate the nut 36 and shaft end.

In my form of construction both operating devices 5, 14, are always thesame distance fromeither seat. They are preferably lotated centrally ofthe door to secure symmetry. In a vehicle having the door between thefront and rear'seats, both devices may, when desired, be mounted equaldistances from both seats to insure equal access by the person occupyingeither thereof.

y construction is advantageous as it insures symmetry in the appearanceof the vehicle interior; it also simplifies fabrication and insuresgreater economy, as already set forth. It also leaves a largerunobstructed surface onthe door panel which may be used for otherpurposes, such as the provision of extra pockets. In the use of the termsash herein I do not wish to be limited to a window having a frame as itis customary to provide windows consisting of sections of glass withoutsash frames therefor, except along their lower edges.

From the foregoing description it will be noted that I provide a single,unitary mounting for both operating devices and that the latter rotateor swinfg about axes disposed in the same plane, pre erably the samevertical plane. In the preferred form of construction, these devicesrotate or swing about a common axis. In either form of construction, thedevices, when in normal position, are disposed one in front of the otherand in a common plane. v

To those skilled in the art to which my invention relates, many changesin construction and widely dill'ering embodiments and applications ofthe invention will suggest emselves without de arting from the s iritand scope thereof. disclosures an the description herein are purelyillustrative and are not intended to be in a y sense limiting.

What I claim is:

1. In an operating mechanism adapted to be mounted on a vehicle panelhaving/a latch member and a movable member, the combination of amounting on the interior side of the anel, said mounting comprisingupper and ower sections in vertically spaced relation and anintermediate section, anoperat- Ill ing device pivoted in theintermediate section and disposed inwardly thereof, an operating devicepivoted on an axis on a horizontal line co-incident with the axis ofsaid first mentioned device, and operating means between each saiddevice and one of said memers.

2. In an operating mechanism adapted to bemounted on a vehlcle panelhaving a latch member and a movable member, the combination of a pair ofoperating devices pivoted on said panel on a common axis, and operatingmeans between each said device and one of said members.

3. In an operating mechanism adapted to be mounted on a vehicle panelhaving a latch member and a movable member, the combination of amounting comprising, a plate and a support adapted to be carried y thepanel, a tu ular member supported by said plate and said support, anoperating device having a hub rotatably fitting within said tubularmember, an operating device having a hub rotatably fitting the exteriorwall of said tubular member, and operating means between each hub andone of said first mentioned members.

4. In an operatin mechanism adapted to be mounted on a vehicle panelhaving a latch member and a movable member, the combination of amounting comprising a plate and a support adapted to be carried y thepanel, said support comprising upper and lower sections, secured to theinner side of the panel and an intermediate section, a tubular mem bersupported by said plate and said intermediate section, an operatingdevice having a hub rotatably fitting within said tubular member, anoperating device having a hub rotatably fitting the exterior wall ofsaid tubular member, and operating means between gach hub and one ofsaid first mentioned memers. I

5. In an operating mechanism adapted to be mounted on a vehicle panelhaving a'latch member and a movable member, the combination of amounting comprising a plate and a support on the panel, said supportcomprising upper and lower sections secured to the inner s'ide'of thepanel and an intermediate section, a tubular member supported by saidplate and said intermediate section, an operating device having a hubrotatably fitting within said tubular member, an operating device havinga hub rotatably fitting the exterior wall of said tubular member, andoperating means between each hub and one of said first mentionedmembers, the intermediate wall being extended and disposed between saidoperating devices.

6. In an operating mechanism adapted to be mounted on a vehicle panelhaving a latch member and a movable member, the combination of a pair ofspaced lates adapted to be secured to the inner su ace of the panel,

operating handles each havin a hub adapted to be connected to one of saimembers, and means for supporting said hubs on said plates to swingabout a common axis.

7 In an operatin mechanism adapted to be mounted ona vehicle panelhaving a latch member and a movable member, the combination of s acedlates adapted to be secured to the aim a tu ularsupport supported bysaid p ates, an operating handle having a hub rotatably mounted withinsaid tubular" support and adapted to be operatively connected to one ofsaid members, and an operating handlehaving a hub rotatabl fitting theexterior wall of said support and adapted to 8e operatively connected tothe other mem' 8. In an operating mechanism adapted to be mounted on avehicle panel having a latch member and a movable member, the combination of spaced plates adapted to be secured to the anel, a tu ularsupport supported by said p ates, an operating handle having'a hubrotatably mounted within the tubular support and adapted to beoperatively connected to one of said members, and an operating handlehaving a hub rotatably fittin the exterior wall of said su port andadapted to be operatively connecte to the other memher, one of saidplates having a portion extending between said handles to form a guard.9. In an operating mechanism adapted to be mounted on a vehicle panelhaving a latch member and a movable member, the combination of spacedlates adapted to besecured to the anel, a tu ular support supported bysaid p ates, an operating handle having a hub rotatably mounted withinthe tubular support and adapted to be operatively connected to one ofsaid members, an operating handle having exterior wall of said supportand adapted tobe-operatively connected to the other member, said handlesbeing movable in different vertical planes, and a between said handIe s.

10. In an operating mechanism adapted to be mountedon a vehicle panelhavinga latch and a movable member, the combination "of a mountingadapted to be fixed to the interior surface of the panel, and comprisingupper and lower related sections and an intermediate section connectedto one of first mentioned sections and disposed in spacedparallelr'elation to the other of said sections, and a pair of operatingdevicesrevolubly supported on said mounting, one connected-to andadapted to operate the latch and the other connected to and adapted tooperate the movable member, one of said devices being movable in a planein front of said interme diate section and the other device beingmovable in a plane behind said intermediate section.

11. In-an operating mechanism adaptedto ard disposed in a plane a hubrotatably fitting the be mounted on a vehicle panel having a latch and amovable member, the combination of a mounting adapted to be fixed to theinterior surface of the panel, and comprising upper and lower relatedsections and an intermediate section connected to one of first mentionedsections and dis osed in spaced parallel relation to the ot er of saidsections, and a pair of operating devices supported on said mounting torevolve about a common axis, one connected .to and adapted to operatethe latch and the other connected to and adaptedto operate the movablemember, one of said devices being movable in'a plane in front of'saidintermediate section and the other device being movable in a planebehind said intermediate section.

12. In a d'ual operating mechanism adapted to be mounted on the door ofa vehicle having a latch member and a movable member, the combination ofinner and outer spaced plates ada ted to be secured to thev inner andouter su aces of the door, a tubular support supported at one end bysaid outer plate and extending into and supported by the walls of anopenin formed in the other plate, an operating han 1e having a hubrotatably mounted on the exterior wall of said support between saidplates, said hub having a connection with one of said members, and anoperating handle having a hub rotatably mounted within said sup ort onthe opposite side of said inner plate rom said first mentioned handle,saidhiib having connection with the other of said members, said innerplate being extended to serve as a guard device between said handles.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my signature.

EDWARD J. STAHL.

